I know this is a bit immature, and boastful - but just couldn't go to bed withough showing them. Both from the same charity shop today, and for less than a fiver for the two of them, and neither are marked with even the slightest flea bite! I didn't know that Gulv Vase meant 'floor vase', but don't think I will put this anywhere near the floor The Nanny Still is apparently a 'Koristepullo bottle', and is signed on the base as you can see. The Gulv Vase is 12" tall - and am I right in thinking that the white ones are the earliest - about 1960.

my thanks for your replies, and appreciate the etymology correction on 'gulvvase'. The base does show a reasonable amount of wear, so am thinking/hoping probably somewhere earlier in that time frame. I am led to beleive Keith that certain cased colour combinations do fetch substantial sums, although four hundred does sound a bit on the high side - maybe it was signed . In fact I wouldn't go out of my way to pay big money for them - finding one unexpectedly for 'small beer' is much of the fun of glass collecting. Now, if I can just find a couple more in red and blue............ Anyway, these are definitely keepers. thanks again for your time.

wow that's some size, and must create a really stunning visual impression. thanks for the suggestions as to colour desireability, and if I get the chance will remember what you have said. Dark red and green certainly would be striking colours.

Hi Paul - salutations, I acknowledge you've had a super duper southern buy!!! :mrgreen: cheers steph. However if I can manage it, I'll put some pics of my 'this years northern' finds in the cafe. Just so as not to be out done, you understand! cheers steph.